The Godfather (Love Theme)

Range: A3-C6

Tempo: Slowly and expressively (Quarter = 72)

Left Hand

• Uses 1st and 3rd position
• Low 1 for F5
• Accidentals used on A#4, Eb4, G#4, D#5, Eb5, G#5, Ab5
• Grace note from A#4 to B4 – uses half position
• 4 double stops – interval of a 7th and 6th
• 2 triple stops – 1 played in 1st position; 1 played in 3rd position
• Portamento up to A5 in 5th position – sul A

Bowing

• Legato Detache

Rhythm

• 4 ties over the barline